french toast sticks (for the freezer)

freezer friendly, these french toast sticks make a fast and easy weekday breakfast

I’m the mean mom that makes her kids eat breakfast every single day. I have always been a firm believer that a good breakfast is the most important way to start each day.

Trust me, I know how hard it is to wake up and eat right away; I am the worlds worst morning person. I also know that my kids need to eat breakfast before school whether they like it or not. Stella would be okay with cereal. Charlie, not so much. He prefers a hot breakfast, and I don’t blame him. I’m not a huge cereal fan either.

Both kids love pancakes, waffles, and french toast. On weekends I like to make a double batch of pancakes and waffles to have some for the freezer. That way the kids get a hot breakfast, and it doesn’t take me any more time than making cereal and toast.

While we were traveling for the holidays, the kids had french toast sticks, and it was love at first bite. I’m not sure why they’d never had them before, but now they are hooked.

Much like pancakes and waffles, french toast sticks are perfect for freezing. Use your favorite french toast recipe and thick slices of bread to make dunking easier.

I’ve made the french toast sticks with white and multi-grain bread, and both are delicious. Once the french toast sticks have cooled, lay them on a wax paper covered baking sheet and place in the freezer.This keeps the sticks from being frozen together. Once frozen, the sticks can be put into a freezer friendly zip-top bag and kept in the freezer until you are ready to use them. To re-heat, I use my toaster oven, but they can be microwaved as well.

Whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl

cut each slice of bread into 4 sticks, and dip in the egg mixture

place sticks on a rack set over waxed paper (to catch the drips)

melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet or griddle over medium heat

fry half of the french toast sticks 2 - 3 minutes per side, coat each side in the cinnamon and sugar, and them place on a cooling rack

repeat with the remaining butter and french toast sticks

serve them immediately, or allow the french toast sticks to cool completely

once cooled, place on a baking sheet covered in waxed paper, and place in the freezer

once frozen, package them in an airtight freezer bag until ready to use

to re-heat, the french toast sticks can be baked in the oven or toaster oven @350 degrees for 5 - 6 minutes, or in the microwave - defrost for 1 minute, and then heat on high for 30 seconds (or until hot)

These french toast sticks may seem like a lot of work, but when I’m cooking on the weekends, it really doesn’t take a lot more time to simply double my recipe, and then I have breakfast for the week waiting in my freezer.

The kids may still not like getting up and eating in the dark, but at least they’re more likely to eat when they see french toast sticks on the table.

This is just what we need for our busy mornings. My kids are on a “cereal strike” and these french toast sticks sound perfect. I know they (we) would all love them!

cereal strike, FUNNY!! that sounds like my son

Oh my gosh, these are so pretty. I think these are perfect for busy mornings and I’m such a fan of anything that makes things easier. My mom never froze things like this when we grew up. We happened to have the nicest police officer in the county move next door to us when I was a pre-teen. He used to freeze and microwave things like muffins and pancakes. I had no idea you could do that. It was so eye opening. Funny how a neighbour can teach you something new. My parents probably hoped he’d teach me to behave, but he actually taught me to freeze and microwave everything. Ha. I haven’t thought about that in years. I still remember the first time he did it when we visited. It was like one of those “ah ha” moments. My mom couldn’t cook worth a darn, so I learned from weird, random places, like neighbours. ha

that is SO funny! I don’t think my mom froze things either, but we ate a lot of pre-packaged stuff. when my kid were little and I saw all the frozen breakfast ideas, I needed to give it a try.

I love french toast. Seriously was my favorite breakfast when I was a kid. I love the handy nature of this particular recipe–a few bites and my guilt won’t get me! 🙂 Thanks for a great new way to spin my favorite!

I love it too, and these sticks are a great way to get just a taste if you want 🙂 thanks Dee Dee

I love freezer meals– this is so convenient! Definitely not hard at all to double the recipe when you’re already cooking! My mom always says, “cook once, eat twice!” These dippers are perfect for a weekend breakfast treat!